Seafaring Man

Seafaring Man is pleasant on the test strip. The bergamot and yarrow peak out from behind dry woody notes. Applied to skin, it unfurls into a complex tapestry of interlocking accords that evoke the refreshing tang of a temperate sea breeze. The scent memory it summons for me is the smell of the lobby at the Palais de la Méditerranée on the Côte d'Azur. Entering the lobby, from sunny humidity to cool shade, was accompanied by the most incredible mood manipulation by a scent I have ever experienced. It simultaneously calmed and focused the mind. Irritation and negativity were shed at the threshold, like peeling off a sodden tee shirt. The effect was so subtle and ingenious it was several days before I realized that the scent was why I looked forward to returning to the hotel at the end of each day. Seafaring Man could be it's twin. I am enchanted.

This cologne from L’aromatica is one of my favorite aquatics. It incorporates all the categories of scent that make you feel like you are on the ocean. It has nice longevity and sillage. The Bergamot brings fresh citrus notes while the sea notes bring with it a brine radiation of smell and makes you feel like you are in the ocean tasting and smelling the saltwater. There are no traces of sweetness that some aquatics use to achieve the “fresh” moniker. There are spicier notes apparent in the opening spray that lessen after drying down. The dry down brings forth the sea notes but there is still a hint of spice and citrus that makes this more than a simple fragrance. Seafaring man is aptly titled and achieves exactly what it was designed for with its scent.

This is a beautiful take on the aquatic scent profile. I find that sometimes fragrances in this genre smell too much like the ocean, as if they overdid the ambergris or something. This one does have a hint of the funky seaside smell, but it isn't too dank. The bergamot note smells super fresh, which brightens this up a lot. The initial spray is a little zesty with an almost balsamic quality, and then it mellows out into a sort of sweet and salty amber. The price point is great for how high quality this smells and how long it lasts. I definitely recommend it if you want something a little aquatic but you don't want to smell like low tide.

Wow, this smells great. I'm definitely getting some sort of scent memory. Could it be from the beach itself? I don't think so. It's not as obvious as some beach perfumes are, with the heavy salt note. I do get a hint of seaweed but I can't identify much else. Probably some lavender although it's blended well. Some aromatics, and some citrus but again, it's hard to identify for sure because they are blended into one note. My package came quickly and was wrapped like a gift. You really can't beat the price, I would highly recommend a sample although I decided to blind by because the price was so Fair and the reviews are universally positive.

Opening is very herbal and spicy and evergreen and not at all what I was expecting. Most of the oceanic scents I’ve sampled have opened with citrus and sea notes and then dry down to something woody and / or more complex. Here the complexity starts upfront, and the lovely sea notes develop thereafter. A welcome change. Definitely a NoCal seaside forest vibe. Then on my skin dries down to just the faintest amber musk, while maintaining the herbal notes. Very nice. Wish it had a bit more projection and length. I usually require a bit more performance from a fragrance for full bottle purchase but this is tempting.

I've had a wonderful experience shopping with L'Aromatica, and this was gifted to me by a friend who is familiar with my scent preferences. Mineral aquatic notes seem to radiate off of a slightly sweet, almost floral center. A less sharp, much softer aquatic option. On the dry down the sweetness fades but the aquatic notes float around for another few hours. Great quality for the price point, and layers well with a distinctly citrus or woody scent.

The scent of nautical adventure . . . combines the spirit of ocean waves with warm trade winds. I live by the Atlantic and am crazy for seafaring scents - no landlubber here! This is a new favorite! Seafaring Man is a marine perfume marvel. First, like akawanis, I wanted to give credit to the perfumer for their use and treatment of sea notes (possibly some calone). Along with many of you, I am always wary, because cheap ocean/aquatic scents and overuse of calone has all but ruined most fragrances that try to recreate an ocean vibe. Mistreatment so widespread that we batten down the hatches and give them a wide berth. When you come across a perfume made by someone using talent and taste, you feel compelled to make sure a distinction is made. L'Aromatica specializes in natural ingredients sprinkled with key aroma chemicals. Their brilliance, both perfumer and notes, in creating a marine accord is exceptional. Actually imbuing the feel of crashing seawater and bracing air. In addition to the wonderful ocean going accord, there's an exotic spicy underscore. A myriad of notes infused with a swashbuckling tropical feel from the bergamot and sea moss. Where the maritime winds, with their briny spices and scent-of-far-off-lands, takes you to 'captain of the seas territory' . . . navigating by stars, salty gusts buffeting the deck . . . you can practically feel the roll of the ship as you get your 'sea legs'. Perfectly named, moderate sillage and good longevity. Will put the wind in your sails!

Is this the unisex version? It's listed here it was made for women? Where can I find the original Seafearing Man?